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RideLondon - Surrey 100 anyone?
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Im using Shimano RT82 SPD touring shoes (http://www.evanscycles.com/products/shimano/rt82-spd-touring-shoes-ec039073). They are like road shoes with SPD cleats basically (so nice and stiff, slimline).
Pretty much any road shoe with cleats will get feet wet eventually as there is a great big hole in the bottom of them!
Have just made a thread on this very topic, so hopefully will get a few good suggestions. My current overshoes (Endura MT500) are more for cooler temps.
I have an issue anyway where my body temp is generally well above most peoples, I don't get cold easy, but get very very warm very quick.
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Sorry, didn't mean my comment to sound flippant. It's just that my old shoes were fabric ones and these are leather. Also, when I fitted my cleats, I also got a sticker/cover thing that went into the shoe, over the cleat and hole, under the inner sole, which does go a bit of a way to keep wetness out.
This time next week, I'll have 'arrived' and be waiting for 'loading' eeeeeeeeeek!
philinmerthyr
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Do I go out for a couple of ours in the rain. I don't really need to ride but Sundays in the house are long and boring
The Mrs is going to Cardiff shopping. I could take her and ride to the bay for a coffee
Update: stepped outside and it's hammering down. A good day to sort out my kit, clean the bike and decide what I need to take for my weekend in London. Then cook a nice steak for tea.
Do I go out for a couple of ours in the rain. I don't really need to ride but Sundays in the house are long and boring
The Mrs is going to Cardiff shopping. I could take her and ride to the bay for a coffee
Update: stepped outside and it's hammering down. A good day to sort out my kit, clean the bike and decide what I need to take for my weekend in London. Then cook a nice steak for tea.
Light showers are fine - I won't bother with any rain gear. Heavy showers are where it gets messy.
You mentioned about wind as well. I agree. Many of those who are not local may not be aware of the Surrey Hills Circular Wind. It's a local phenomenon whereby you get a headwind the whole way round a circular route.
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Sorry, didn't mean my comment to sound flippant. It's just that my old shoes were fabric ones and these are leather. Also, when I fitted my cleats, I also got a sticker/cover thing that went into the shoe, over the cleat and hole, under the inner sole, which does go a bit of a way to keep wetness out.
This time next week, I'll have 'arrived' and be waiting for 'loading' eeeeeeeeeek!
I didnt take your comment as flippant @Phoenix Lincs, no need to apologise!!! Yeah mine came with the sticky thing but didn't do much against the thunderstorm yesterday lol.
Less than a week away till we get started guys...T minus 6 days and xx hours...!
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Sorry, didn't mean my comment to sound flippant. It's just that my old shoes were fabric ones and these are leather. Also, when I fitted my cleats, I also got a sticker/cover thing that went into the shoe, over the cleat and hole, under the inner sole, which does go a bit of a way to keep wetness out.
This time next week, I'll have 'arrived' and be waiting for 'loading' eeeeeeeeeek!
I didnt take your comment as flippant @Phoenix Lincs, no need to apologise!!! Yeah mine came with the sticky thing but didn't do much against the thunderstorm yesterday lol.
Less than a week away till we get started guys...T minus 6 days and xx hours...!
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Decided to go out with the Novice Group this morning. It was a lovely ride, I enjoyed it a lot and there was a nice group of us. Distance fitted well within my training schedule. Was starving afterwards so just had massive carvery dinner at the pub!
https://www.strava.com/activities/70409750
https://www.strava.com/activities/70409750
philinmerthyr
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With a bit of luck, this time next week we'll be smiling and have medals around our necks.
One of the other Beating Bowel Cancer riders did the Surrey hill today. In his ride was a 30 mile segment that takes in Newlands, Leith and Box Hills -
http://app.strava.com/activities/70353248#1370210332
One of the other Beating Bowel Cancer riders did the Surrey hill today. In his ride was a 30 mile segment that takes in Newlands, Leith and Box Hills -
http://app.strava.com/activities/70353248#1370210332
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And write a list of everything to take on Saturday so you don't forget anything important! #1 = bike!
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I think I'm going to have to be naughty and go for a long ride tomorrow.
Shouldn't do any harm. Couldn't get out this weekend and starting to feel a little less prepared than I felt after last weekend. After tomorrow, maybe one last light spin later in the week then the big'un.
As for rain, I'm still holding out for a glorious sunny day, around 23c with blue skies.
BBC says sunny and 30c for Thursday so hopefully that will be taken into the weekend.
Shouldn't do any harm. Couldn't get out this weekend and starting to feel a little less prepared than I felt after last weekend. After tomorrow, maybe one last light spin later in the week then the big'un.As for rain, I'm still holding out for a glorious sunny day, around 23c with blue skies.
BBC says sunny and 30c for Thursday so hopefully that will be taken into the weekend.Speedball
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Had a very gentle 24.5 mile ride out this morning with my better half which is pretty much it for me now until next week.
I dropped my bike off for a service today (leaving nothing to chance) and should get it back on Tuesday. Will have a small ride out just to make sure everything's ok, then try and rest up as much as possible. Not sure much can be gained in a week.
Hopefully this time next week we'll all be talking about a great event rather than punctures, rain and headwinds ;-)
I dropped my bike off for a service today (leaving nothing to chance) and should get it back on Tuesday. Will have a small ride out just to make sure everything's ok, then try and rest up as much as possible. Not sure much can be gained in a week.
Hopefully this time next week we'll all be talking about a great event rather than punctures, rain and headwinds ;-)
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Weather for Sunday not looking too bad. The forecast wind could drop a bit but otherwise, it's ok.
I expect the forecast will change a few times before the weekend.
I expect the forecast will change a few times before the weekend.
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Bloomin' wind plagues me. I'd say follows me, but it always seems to be against me, not behind me!
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hehe this section here - http://app.strava.com/activities/67112725#z719|895 - I will put money on wind in your face! Ive ridden it multiple times and everytime without fail been again a breeze. Good side is its a flat, and utterly boring part of the route!!
@philinmerthyr - great turn in the forecast, although like you say expect a few twists before the big day with the forecasts...
Also your friends ride on the RL loop put mine to shame, they were rocking it, think they got a 6th overall place for the 30 mile hills section, some going that.
@Phoenix Lincs = glad you enjoyed the club trip, its more fun with other riders alongside you for sure.
@Speedball - mine is booked in for the 30th, have a horrible feeling my chain or derailleur may need replacing, the gearing seems to be getting clonkier each ride. Hopefully will still get a run out on Wednesday or Thursday to get a feel for any changes.
Been lashing down here today, was a rest day anyway so it can do what it wants!
